Chevrolet Impala Brake Drum Kit in US

A brake drum kit for the Chevrolet Impala addresses the most common brake service shortcut: replacing shoes on a worn Impala drum, or fitting new drums with glazed, worn shoes. Either combination prevents correct break-in on the Chevrolet Impala. New shoes have a specific arc radius that must contact a fresh drum surface across the full lining width on your Impala. A GeoBrakes drum kit eliminates that incompatibility by delivering matched drums and shoes confirmed for your Chevrolet Impala in a single order.

What Is Included in the Chevrolet Impala Brake Drum Kit

The kit for your Chevrolet Impala includes OEM-spec cast-iron brake drums at the correct inner diameter for the Impala for both left and right rear wheels, drum brake shoes with OEM-grade friction lining matched to the Chevrolet Impala drum bore and wheel cylinder specification, a brake hardware kit with return springs, hold-down hardware, and self-adjusters specific to the Impala, and drum retaining hardware where required by the Chevrolet Impala application.

Why American Conditions Make a Full Kit the Right Call for Your Chevrolet Impala

Road salt and freeze-thaw cycles deteriorate every component in the Chevrolet Impala drum brake system over the same service interval. By the time a Impala drum is worn, the shoes are typically at or near minimum thickness, the hardware is corroded, and the wheel cylinder boots are deteriorating on your Chevrolet Impala. Replacing drums and shoes alone while leaving worn springs and seized adjusters on the Impala produces a service that underperforms within months.

Signs the Brake Drum Kit on Your Chevrolet Impala Is Due

• Rear brake pulsation or grabbing on your Chevrolet Impala during stops, out-of-round drum bore
• Grinding or scraping from the Impala rear axle with the parking brake fully released
• Impala drum inner surface scored or worn to maximum allowable diameter on inspection
• Friction lining at or below 1.5mm on your Chevrolet Impala visible during drum removal
• Parking brake on your Impala requiring excessive travel before holding on a slope
• Chevrolet Impala pulling to one side under braking, asymmetric drum or shoe condition

Why GeoBrakes for the Chevrolet Impala Brake Drum Kit

Drum and shoe arc radius must match exactly for correct contact geometry on the Chevrolet Impala. An incorrect drum diameter or wrong-spec shoe lining for the Impala produces immediate uneven wear and noise. Every kit in the GeoBrakes catalogue is assembled for the Chevrolet Impala, drum diameter, shoe arc, and hardware spring rates all confirmed as a matched set specific to the Impala.

Frequently Asked Questions - Chevrolet Impala Brake Drum Kits

How do I know if I need a basic or full-service kit for my Chevrolet Impala?

A basic kit for the Chevrolet Impala is appropriate when the wheel cylinders have been recently replaced and show no signs of leaking. A full-service kit is the stronger choice during a high-mileage Impala overhaul, particularly on American Chevrolet Impala vehicles with significant winter salt exposure.

Should I replace drum kits on both rear wheels of my Chevrolet Impala at the same time?

Yes. Always replace drum brake components on the Chevrolet Impala as an axle set, both left and right rear, to maintain balanced braking force. Drums and shoes at different wear stages on the Impala create uneven rear braking that pulls the vehicle to one side.

Can I install a brake drum kit on my Chevrolet Impala myself?

Rear drum brake service on the Chevrolet Impala is a moderately advanced DIY task. It requires removing the drum, dismantling the shoe assembly on the Impala, correctly routing return springs, and adjusting shoes to the correct drum clearance. A service manual specific to the Chevrolet Impala is essential.